Author: Rahul M

Mun Ka Young will make a strong first impression on her fellow attorneys in “Law and The City”! tvN’s “Law and The City” is a new drama that follows five associate attorneys—Ahn Ju Hyeong (Lee Jong Suk), Kang Hui Ji (Mun Ka Young), Cho Chang Won (Kang You Seok), Bae Mun Jeong (Ryu Hye Young), and Ha Sang Gi (Im Seong Jae)—as they navigate the challenges and triumphs of their daily lives. These salaried lawyers, employed by law firms, commute each day to the bustling legal district of Seocho. In the upcoming first episode of the drama, rookie lawyer Kang…

Get ready for an emotional confrontation on JTBC’s “Good Boy”! “Good Boy” is an action-comedy drama about a group of former national athletes who becomes police officers through a special recruit program. Swapping their medals for badges, they take on a world full of corruption, deception, and injustice. Spoilers Previously on “Good Boy,” Yoon Dong Joo (Park Bo Gum) fell in love with Ji Han Na (Kim So Hyun) at first sight after spotting her at the athletes’ village. Years later, he remained as smitten with her as ever, and he steadfastly stayed by her side and protected her when…

Get ready for a memorable—but not evenly matched—courtroom battle on the first episode of “Law and The City”! tvN’s “Law and The City” is a new drama that follows five associate attorneys—Ahn Ju Hyeong (Lee Jong Suk), Kang Hui Ji (Mun Ka Young), Cho Chang Won (Kang You Seok), Bae Mun Jeong (Ryu Hye Young), and Ha Sang Gi (Im Seong Jae)—as they navigate the challenges and triumphs of their daily lives. These salaried lawyers, employed by law firms, commute each day to the bustling legal district of Seocho. In the upcoming first episode of the drama, Ahn Ju Hyeong…

SBS’s “Our Movie” has entered the second half of its run! On July 4, the romance drama starring Namkoong Min and Jeon Yeo Been enjoyed a modest rise in viewership as it kicked off its second half. According to Nielsen Korea, the latest episode of “Our Movie” scored an average nationwide rating of 3.6 percent. Meanwhile, MBC began airing the drama “Big Bet,” which was first released on Disney+ in 2022, during the same time slot last night. The first episode of the series took first place in its time slot with an average nationwide rating of 4.5 percent. Watch…

From parallel universes to magical realms, K-dramas have a way of sweeping viewers off their feet and into the unknown. Whether it’s through a mysterious portal, a reincarnation twist, or a glitch in time, these characters find themselves navigating unfamiliar worlds and discovering love, danger, and destiny along the way. Here are five such K-dramas where our leads leave the ordinary behind and step into the extraordinary. “The First Night With the Duke” If you could turn back time, or in this case, pages, would you want to become the lead character in your favorite book? Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun stars…

To round out my mid-year countdowns, I’ve got a spotlight on some of my favorite songs from music markets that aren’t Korea or Japan. To simplify things, I just call this category “pop.” It’s been a very strong year for pop music so far, though you might not know it if you’re only looking at the charts. We’re currently seeing a revolution of indie pop artists, offering a little something for everyone. What were your favorite singles and albums during the first half of 2025? Barbara Bobak – Stan Na Dan This is so new that I haven’t even had…

A K-pop act’s title track isn’t always the best song on their album, even if it’s the one most people will hear. Sometimes, b-sides deserve recognition too. In the singles-oriented world of K-pop, I want to spotlight some of these buried treasures and give them the props they deserve. H1-KEY remain one of K-pop’s most underrated girl groups, releasing another super solid album. Their latest just happens to be summer-themed, which is like catnip to me this time of year. Title track Summer Was You provides the template, giving a taste of the rock makeover that also fuels opening song…

Upcoming weekend drama “Our Golden Days” has unveiled a sneak peek at the dynamic between Jung Il Woo and Jung In Sun’s characters! “Our Golden Days” is a generational family drama built around the idea that everyone has their own golden era—be it in the past, present, or future. The story explores how people encounter and reflect on those meaningful moments in life. Jung Il Woo stars as Lee Ji Hyuk, a man admired for his competence in every aspect, while Jung In Sun plays Ji Eun Oh, a woman who passionately pursues her dreams despite her difficult circumstances and…

Disney+’s upcoming series “Low Life” has unveiled character stills of TVXQ’s Yunho, Lee Sang Jin, and Kim Min! Based on a webtoon, “Low Life” is a crime drama set in 1977 that follows a group of down-on-their-luck country folks as they chase after a sunken treasure ship beneath the sea. Yunho transforms into Beol Gu, a flashy gangster from Mokpo who is all style and bravado. Though his character has a fiery temper and tends to use his fists first, he also exudes a rugged human charm. In the still, Beol Gu captivates with his long, styled hair and confident…

SBS’s upcoming comedy sports drama “The Winning Try” has dropped its second teaser! “The Winning Try” tells the story of Joo Ga Ram (Yoon Kye Sang), a former rugby star who falls from grace due to a doping scandal. Years later, he returns to his alma mater as the new coach of its bottom-ranked high school rugby team and leads the underdog squad on a quest to win the National Sports Festival. The newly released teaser opens with the Hanyang Physical Education High School rugby team being utterly humiliated right from the start of a match, leaving them on the brink…